Philanthropy
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PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day
In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total of $12,000 in grants to support first-responder organizations in the company’s service area. For example, in Montgomery County, PECO’s partnership with the Montgomery County Fire Academy has been instrumental in…
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Falls Township Police Rename Donation Drive for Mental Health, Homeless Advocate
The DASH donation drive is being renamed by Falls Township police in recognition of mental health and homeless advocate Christopher Cramp, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Cramp, who was passionate about helping some of the most vulnerable people in society, died while trying to prevent his son from taking his own…
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Citadel Credit Union Stands Alongside CHOP, Helps Raise $1.8 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research and Care
More than 290 teams comprised of 8,000-plus supporters recently participated in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center’s largest fundraiser, the Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union. More than $1.8 million was raised to fund and directly support pediatric research and care for those battling cancer. The annual Parkway Run & Walk raises funds and awareness…
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Delaware County Community Turns Out in Prospect Park to Help Boy with Leukemia
The community turned out at Richman’s Ice Cream Company in Prospect Park on Tuesday at a fundraiser for 8-year-old Lincoln Hanson, who is battling leukemia, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. Twenty percent of sales from the fundraiser, which took place over three hours, will go to the family to cover medical expenses. Lincoln was…
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Bucks County Peace Center to Remain Open, Saved by Community Support
The Bucks County Peace Center, an organization that promotes nonviolent solutions to conflict, will remain open thanks to support from the community, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last month, the Langhorne-based center announced that it would be shutting down after 40 years of serving the community. After the announcement, Executive…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands
Power Home Remodeling, based in Chester, has come up with a unique system that allows its employees to decide how they want to give back to the community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Power for Good” is an employee-led year-round approach to philanthropy, utilizing six core programs, according to Jim Myers, Power’s…
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Firstrust Bank’s Monetary Donation, Volunteer Effort Once Again Shine at Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games
For the campers at Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley, the annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games are a highlight of the summer: a day filled with Olympic-style games, laughter, and memories made with friends. And year after year, Firstrust Bank is there to help make it happen through both financial support and…
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TruMark Financial Joins Other Local Credit Unions to Donate 3,900 Pounds of Food to Philabundance
TruMark Financial Credit Union, in partnership with 11 other local credit unions, recently delivered 3,903 pounds of food and $56,200 to support Philabundance during its annual food drive and donation drop-off. Held at the Philabundance Hunger Relief Center in South Philadelphia, the event featured remarks from TruMark Financial Credit Union CEO Kelly Botti, Philabundance CEO…
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Citadel Credit Union Joins Regional Effort to Fight Summer Hunger with Philabundance Donation
Citadel Credit Union recently teamed up with other regional credit unions to help combat food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia area through a major donation to Philabundance. Citadel team members — including Steve Miller, Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, and Kelbin Carolina, Community Outreach Specialist — joined representatives from other credit unions at…
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Montco Supports Homeless and Your Way Home Initiative with Huge Grant
Montco is ramping up its fight against homelessness thanks to a $1.2 million boost from the state’s PHARE (Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement) fund, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. The funding will bolster the county’s Your Way Home initiative, with efforts focused on rapid rehousing, emergency shelter operations, and outreach…
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Fred Beans to Donate $500K for Scholarships, Educational Services Through Pennsylvania EITC Program
Fred Beans Automotive Group pledged to donate $500,000 last year through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, and is currently distributing that funding to local recipients, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Over the years, the company has contributed a total of $3.5 million through the program to local organizations that focus on providing…
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Make-A-Wish Foundation Grants Wish of Chalfont Teen Recovering from Leukemia With Home Gym
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has fulfilled a wish for Tyler Lockett, a Chalfont teen recovering from leukemia, by providing him with a home gym to help him train and return to playing soccer, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. The 16-year-old returned home from school on Monday afternoon to a surprise in his basement. He…
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King of Prussia’s Restaurant Week & Shops for CHOP Aim to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital
The King of Prussia District is gearing up for its annual KOP Restaurant Week and KOP Shops for CHOP, writes The Reporter. The event benefits the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) King of Prussia Campus. KOP Restaurant Week runs from March 3 to March 14, offering two-course lunches ($20-$30) and three-course dinners ($30-$50) at participating…
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New Refrigerated Truck Expands Bucks County Opportunity Council’s Food Distribution Program
Bucks County Opportunity Council recently acquired a new refrigerated truck to help expand its food distribution efforts in Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Bob Harvie attended the unveiling. Other key Bucks County and Bucks County Opportunity Council staff also attended. “This truck came about as a partnership with…
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Bryn Mawr Mother of Son Serving Life Sentence, Named Volunteer of the Year by Pennsylvania Prison Society
Virginia Wyne Hammond, a Bryn Mawr family therapist whose son is serving a life sentence for murder, has been honored as Volunteer of the Year by the Pennsylvania Prison Society, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hammond and her husband, Wade III, a Philadelphia teacher moved to Bryn Mawr from West Philadelphia in 1977.…
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits
During the season of giving, Foundations Community Partnership’s (FCP) Board of Directors awarded $169,550 in grants to 23 non-profit organizations serving Bucks County, including 15 Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG), and eight Capital Improvement Grants. BIIGs recognize innovative programs and ideas to improve the lives of children, young adults, and families, while Capital Improvement…
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Montgomery County SPCA Overhauls Leadership Following Scandal and Mismanagement
The Montgomery County SPCA has completely overhauled its management structure, writes Max Marin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The animal shelter removed most of its top managers and adjusted its board following an investigation exposing high euthanasia rates and dangerous conditions despite $67 million in assets. The board’s new president, Art Howe hopes to restore trust…
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Foundations Community Partnership Supports Local Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) recently awarded its fall Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant to 14 non-profit organizations serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, Pa. Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 4,674 Bucks County residents. “Supporting innovative ideas and impactful programs has been at…
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